A lightweight (less than 12oz) compact digital camera (*not* dslr) with manual settings manual focus, 2-3 second self-timer, low noise at 400 iso, at least 5-6 megapixels resolution. Some zoom 3x or 4x or better. AA batteries powered. Camera to be used for afocal imaging.
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Other preferences, but not essential. Good red sensitivity (for H-alpha solar imaging). A “bulb” setting for extended exposures or option for several minutes exposure. Again these are not essential but would be helpful/useful.
i was thinking of getting a digital camera and i need to no what kind to get..i want one that has long video, and the format is media player or movie maker..i also want a good price,so if you could plz tell me thanks.

- 8.0-megapixel resolution for photo-quality prints up to 16 x 20 inches
- 3.6x optical Zoom-Nikkor glass lens
- 2.7-inch high-resolution LCD screen
- Nikon’s Smart Portrait System; Red-eye Fix, Face Priority AE and more
- Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
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Nikon Coolpix L19 8MP Digital Camera with 3.6 Optical Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD

- Compact Digital Camera Compatible with Secure Digital High Capacity Card, Secure Digital Memory Card, MultiMediaCard (MMC)
- 10.0MP for Extreme Cropping and Poster-Size Prints
- 2.7″ LCD Screen Features Color TFT Display
- 3x Optical Zoom for Snapshots and Vacation Photos; 4x Digital Zoom for Minor Cropping
- Shooting Modes: Auto; 16MB Internal Memory Storage Capacity
- 16 Scene Modes ; Still Shot Modes: Automatic Shooting Mode
- Features Blink Detection, Face Detection Technology, Advanced Shake Reduction
- Additional Functions: Video Capture, Voice Recorder
- Movie Modes: AVI Movie with Sound
- Flash Modes: Auto with Red-Eye Reduction, Built-In Flash, Auto On/Off
- Black-and-White, Auto Photo Effects
- File Format Compatibility: PictBridge, JPEG File Format, AVI File Format, DCF File Format, TIFF File Format, PC and Mac
- White Balance: Automatic for Adjusting Light
- Additional Features: A/V Output
- Also Includes USB Cable, 2 AA Batteries
- 7.2 x 5.75 x 3.07 “
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- Black leather digital camera carrying case
- Silver Canon logo accent
- Protects your camera from the dings and scratches of travel and everyday use
- Magnetic front flap closure
- Stitched leather belt loop and wrist strap pass-through slot
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